1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1978 Fiat 131 and 1978 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 305 (64 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Because 1978 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Fiat 131 (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 131 | 305 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
